Recently a citizen asked why the grass height in Windsor Heights is limited to six inches, instead of ten inches, which is the limit in some of the adjacent communities.

Answer: The City's grass height was 10 inches until 2003 when it was changed to six inches. The reason behind the changes was related to some problems the city was having at the time with out of town property owners who were less than diligent about mowing. The City found that when the grass height started at 10 inches, by the time the abatement process was completed, the grass was to the point of being so tall it was nearly unmanageable. With a six inch height, it is much easier to be able to address problem grass before it reaches a height that is not only unsightly, but potentially becomes home to vermin.